Title: The Greatest Treasure/ Topic: Word of God

Today’s Reading: Exodus 37; Exodus 38; Psalm 19; Acts 11

Scripture: Psalm 19:9-14
9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
11 By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression.
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Observation/ Application: The Word of God is a sure foundation for my life. These words promise me great reward if I keep them. I will be warned about things that could derail my life, and they also help to reveal even my hidden faults. The last verse gives me a huge key to spiritual growth and success in life; to make sure that my thoughts and words please the Lord. I can do this by intentionally examining my thoughts to see if they line up with the Word of God. If they do not, I need to “take them captive” and make them obedient to Christ, as it says in 2 Corinthians 10:5.

Prayer: Father, I echo David's prayer: Forgive my hidden faults and keep me from willful sins. May my thoughts and words always please you. Thank you for your precious Word which instructs me in all wisdom. Your Word truly is the most valuable possession in my life.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.